Oliver Walker > Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP maintains a broad practice, covering tax issues relating to private equity and M&A, as well as insolvency and restructuring, structured financings, and private funds. Oliver Walker leads the team alongside Jenny Doak. Walker is active across restructurings and finance arrangements, with additional expertise in VAT and tax disputes. Doak is particularly active in the energy industry, but acts for a broad range of clients in structuring and M&A matters. Aron Joy evidences particular expertise in the private equity industry. Kevin Donegan specialises in employee incentives and remuneration, and Daniella Abel is a key figure within the team.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP acts for a prestige client base of high profile clients, with experience advising on complex multijurisdictional disputes. The department is jointly led by Oliver Walker, Jenny Doak, and Jamie Maples. Walker has expertise in private equity, Doak covers judicial review cases and contractual disputes in addition to litigation, and Maples brings experience in arbitration and investigations. Solicitor advocate Christopher Marks is a key name.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP‘s practice is part of the firm’s broader global tax, executive compensation and benefits team. Executive remuneration and related issues, and employee and management incentives matters makes up the team’s workload. The group is experienced in handling a broad range of work in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. Oliver Walker is a tax and incentives specialist who leads the team alongside Kevin Donegan, who is ‘a pleasure to work with’ according to clients.